Which of these is an institutional explanation of the political stalemates that can paralyze the federal government?
a. The Constitution does not and cannot require public officials to keep the promises they make when running for office.
b. The Framers of the Constitution had roughly the same set of political values despite their cultural and economic differences.
c. The American system of government was modeled on the British system which was undergoing significant dysfunction at the time.
d. It is possible for the president, the Senate majority, and the House majority to represent different ideologies because they are elected separately.
Correct Answer: d
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